Registered: May 2005
Location: Canada
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Recently we drove on the logging roads in the high mountains in the West Kootenays, BC.
It was an awesome expeirnece to drive Ody and "climb" the mountains while driving on old logging roads.

Odys bahavior and driving was perfect-
we did not experienced any problems.

Driving down -just on the first gear and almost not need to apply brakes.

Here are some shots taken during the ride on logging roads.

Ody Before Climbing Logging Road in West Kootenays


Almost On the Top of Mountains


Ody on the Top of Old Clear Cut.


Odyssey and Top of the Mountains in BC


Dramatic View of the Logging Road Against Selkirk Mount...


Haze in the air is a result of many forest fires in the area.

You may view full size photos by this direct link:
http://community.webshots.com/album/560016186DXdyWE

Last edited by zetwo on 07-25-2007 at 07:50 PM

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Awesome scenery! Thanks for posting the pictures!

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Originally posted by zetwo
Recently we drove on the logging roads in the high mountains in the West Kootenays, BC.
It was an awesome expeirnece to drive Ody and "climb" the mountains while driving on old logging roads.

Odys bahavior and driving was perfect-
we did not experienced any problems.

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Registered: May 2005
Location: Canada
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Definitely you had more freedom in choosing wider area while driving Sequoia.

Your second photo showing passing a typical washout is the best example that it was obvious that Ody could not drive or negotiate any similar obstacles.

Both photos shows your passion and adventure to explore
areas typical for the "off the beaten path"!

However we found many BC logging roads in perfect condition.
(Mostly region of Castlegard, Creston, Nelson, Grand Forks, Vernon, Revelstoke and Golden)

I talk to forestry fellows and they told me that BC government
strongly encourage forestry operators to keep and service logging roads in almost perfect conditions after active logging.

Of course we use only those roads where Ody could pass and negotiate without any problem.

In the West Kootenays you may find majority of the logging roads
in great shape which was our case....
and open vistas plus photo opportunities unlimited to anyone who likes some adventures.

I have to add that some logging roads offers only the best access to regions or wilderness or remote mountains which otherwise would take days to hike there if you use official recommended routes.

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